It has been revealed that 695 personnel within the Uganda Police Force have been identified as unverified in response to the findings of the payroll audit conducted by the Office of the Auditor General. Unit commanders across various divisions are tasked with accessing the list of affected personnel, which is available on the official police website at www.upf.go.ug.
Subsequently, it is mandated that unit commanders inform the personnel under their respective commands about the necessity to report to the National Archives and Records Centre (NARC) of the Ministry of Public Service. This facility is situated adjacent to the Ministry of Health. The verification exercise is scheduled to commence on the 15th of April 2024 and will continue until the 17th of May 2024. It will be conducted from Monday to Friday, during the hours of 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM.
Table 1: Schedule for Verification Exercise
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| April 15-17 | 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM | National Archives and Records Centre (NARC) |
| April 18-30 | 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM | National Archives and Records Centre (NARC) |
| May 1-17 | 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM | National Archives and Records Centre (NARC) |
Affected personnel are required to carry a set of essential documents for the verification process. These documents include:
- An introductory letter signed by the District Police Commander (DPC).
- A valid employee identity card.
- The original and a photocopy of the national identity card.
- The original and a photocopy of academic and professional certificates.
- The original and a photocopy of the appointment/promotion letter.
- The original and a photocopy of the confirmation letter.
- The original and a photocopy of the current deployment letter.
- The pay slip for December 2023 and January 2024, duly signed by the responsible officer.
Unit commanders are instructed to facilitate the release of affected personnel to ensure their attendance at the verification exercise. It is crucial to note that individuals who were previously issued validation slips are exempted from participating in this verification process.
Furthermore, it is imperative that all personnel acknowledge the receipt of this notification. Failure to attend the verification process will result in the removal of the individual from the payroll system.
